Oprah and Art Smith

What You Need in Your Kitchen
"One of the things we all know is that the kitchen is the heart of every home," Oprah said. "No matter what kind of party you have, people always end up in the kitchen."

To make your time in the kitchen a little better, happier and more efficient, Oprah's chef, Art Smith, is here to tell you his top five tools to give you a better kitchen life!

"You know, our goal at O at Home is to teach America how to cook," Art said. "And to learn how to cook, you need great tools."
Microplane Zester Grater

Microplane Zester Grater
According to Art, this Microplane® Zester Grater is a definite must-have. "It was originally used in homes to do finishes on walls," he explained. "Someone got the idea this would be terrific for food, and it has become the most coveted tool in chefdom!"

This tool is perfect for grating ginger, parmesan cheese or chocolate, and makes zesting lemons a breeze!

This kitchen essential is available from Sur La Table:
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Le Creuset 16-inch Oval Serving Platter

Le Creuset® Oval Serving Platter
The people at Le Creuset are responsible for Art's next essential item: a Le Creuset 16" Oval Serving Platter that can go from the oven right to the table!

"Isn't that perfect?" Art exclaimed. "And you don't mess up as many dishes!"

This kitchen essential is available from Sur La Table:
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LamsonSharp Santoku Knife

LamsonSharp™ Santoku Knife
Art says that the LamsonSharp Santoku Knife will change your life! It's based on a Chinese cleaver, and it's perfectly easy to use. It looks like a chef's knife with the addition of a serrated edge.

According to Art, this knife is ideal for chopping vegetables, and keeps your fingers safe. It comes in a 5-inch and 7-inch size, and can eliminate the need for that whole knife set sitting on your counter.

This kitchen essential is available from Sur La Table:
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Colored cutting boards

Colored Cutting Boards
To avoid cross-contamination, try this ingenious idea: a set of four Chop & Chop Flexible Colored Cutting Boards. Pictures on each mat let you know what food should be handled on each—red for meat, yellow for poultry, blue for fish, and green for fruit, vegetables and bread.

These cutting boards are also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. "I can't stress too much the importance of safety and food," Art said. "These really make a difference in your life, and you have a healthy, happy family."

This kitchen essential is available from Sur La Table:
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  • 800-243-0852
Cuisinart Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker

Cuisinart Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker
This last item got Oprah really excited! The Cuisinart Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker, as its name would suggest, makes all your favorite frozen treats. Whether you like rich, creamy ice cream, or a delicate fruity sorbet, this is the tool for you!

"Put a little vodka in it, and you've got something special!" Art said.

This kitchen essential is available from Sur La Table:
  • www.surlatable.com
  • 800-243-0852